FIFA fires back at New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill over demand to pay for World Cup transit tickets

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FIFA responded strongly to New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill after she posted a critical video saying that FIFA should pay for fans' NJ Transit tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium this summer.

In her video response to "headlines" about reports of $100 train tickets, Sherrill said FIFA "should pay for the rides" since NJ Transit is getting billed $48 million, while FIFA will make $11 billion.

FIFA said it was "quite surprised" by Sherrill's "approach ... on fan transportation" before outlining "Host City Agreements."

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 2026 Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C., on April 15, 2026. (Kent Nishimura/AFP)

"The original FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches," the statement began.

"Recognizing the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 FIFA adjusted the Host Agreement requirements across all host cities as follows: All Match Ticket holders and accredited individuals shall be able to access transport (public or additionally planned transport) at cost to allow travel to Stadiums on match days.

"FIFA worked for years with host cities on transportation and mobility plans, including advocating for millions of dollars in federal funding to support host cities for transportation.

"FIFA World Cup will bring millions of fans to North America along with related economic impact. Many fans will travel to NYNJ to enjoy the eight matches scheduled. FIFA is not aware of any other major event previously held at NYNJ Stadium, including other